Indian Council of Medical Research

Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health

Family Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi

Advertisement No. ICMR/SC-B/2020 Dated: 12th September, 2020

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi has entered into a
memorandum of understanding with Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research
(PGIMER), Chandigarh for holding of Recruitment entrance examination/test for the posts of
SCIENTIST-B of ICMR by PGIMER, Chandigarh.
Accordingly, ICMR invites online applications from the citizens of India for recruitment
to the regular posts of Scientist-B against backlog vacancies of SC/ST Category and current
year regular vacancies at Indian Council of Medical Research Headquarters, New Delhi and its
Institutes/ Centers across India.
Important timelines for the examination/test process will be as under: -

Item (s)/Activities Timeline (s) /Remarks

Opening date for online registration for filling up of online 12.09.2020
application on PGIMER’s/ICMR’s websites www. pgimer.edu.in
and www.icmr.nic.in.
Closing date for online registration & submission of online 02.10.2020
applications
Opening date for availability of admit cards for downloading from 20.10.2020
PGIMER’s &ICMR’s websites
Date for Computer Based Test (CBT) for 80 Marks 01.11.2020
Expected date of declaration of result of CBT for shortlisting of 20.11.2020
candidates for personal discussion
Information about vacancies, qualifications and other eligibility criteria, pay, application
process and methodology & other terms and conditions of the recruitment is given in the
succeeding sections of these guidelines.

APPLICATION FEE
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from payment of fee
SC/ST/EWS/Women: Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable
For all others: Rs. 2000/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.

MODE OF PAYMENT
The candidates can deposit the above application fee through online payment gateway
available at the APPLICATION PORTAL using Debit/ Credit Card/ Net Banking.

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 IMPORTANT NOTE

Any Addendum/ Corrigendum/ updates, all information regarding declaration of result

for short listing of candidates based on CBT will be displayed on PGlMER's website at
www.pgimer.edu.in and ICMR's website at www.icmr.nic.in. Further information regarding
schedule of document verification, date & time of interview and final result of selected
candidates will be announced and displayed only on ICMR's website at www.icmr.nic.in.
Candidates will not be informed individually in this regard. Therefore, candidates are
advised to regularly visit websites of PGIMER and ICMR for any updates.
All applicants are advised to read these Guidelines and the Help Manual carefully
before starting online registration and ensure that no column is left blank and all the columns
in the REGISTRATION FORM and APPLICATION FORM are filled in correctly as once
registered/ submitted candidates will not be able to change the entries and the candidature
will be decided accordingly. In the event of rejection of the application form due to
INCORRECT entries filled by the candidate, no correspondence/ request for reconsideration
will be entertained.

1. a) DETAIL OF SC/ST CATEGORY BACKLOG VACANCIES TO BE FILLED BY

SPECIAL DRIVE
Name of the Post(s) SC category ST category
SCIENTIST-B 10 06
(Medical/Non-Medical) (5 Medical & 5 Non-Medical) (3 Medical & 3 Non Medical)

b) DETAILS OF CURRENT VACANCIES

Name of Post : SCIENTIST-B (Medical / Non-Medical)

Vacancies reserved for Un- Vacancies reserved for Sub-category of Divyang

SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories reserved/ Divyang out of total (Categories of disabled suitable
General vacancies for job)
SC ST OBC EWS UR PwBD=05
VH HH 0H Autism/ VH HH OH Autism/
Intellectual intellectual etc.
2 1 1 1 LV HH OA/ As per
19 09 34 12 51 OL/ DoPT
(10M (5M (17M (6M (26M BL guidelines
& & & & &
9 NM) 4 NM) 17 NM) 6NM) 25 NM)

Abbreviations: - UR = Un-reserved, SC = Scheduled Caste, ST Scheduled Tribe, OBC Other Backward

Classes, EWS= Economically Weaker Section, PwBD =Persons with Benchmark Disabilities,
OH = Orthopaedically Handicaped; OL = one leg affected (R and/or L); OA one arm affected (R or L);
VH = visually handicaped; LV Low Vision; BL both legs affected but not arms; HH = Hearing
Handicapped (persons suffering from hearing impairment).

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 I. These posts are meant for ICMR Headquarters, New Delhi and its
Institutes/Centres across India. The candidates selected for these posts may
be posted by the Competent Authority of ICMR, New Delhi. These post carry all
India service liability.

II. The above vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. The competent
authority reserves the right to vary the vacancies including reserved vacancies
at any stage. The competent authority also reserves the right to withdraw any
post at any stage without assigning any reason.

Note: The Application form for both the Vacancies are Common. However, backlog
vacancies for SC/ST will be filled up first and the vacancies of current year
will be filled thereafter.

2. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:ESSENTIAL EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION(S) AND

AGE LIMIT FOR THE POSTS ARE AS UNDER:

Sr. Name of the Pay Scale (As per 7 Upper Age Minimum Essential Qualification
No. Post(s) CPC pay matrix) Limit
1. Scientist-B Level -10 35 years MBBS degree recognized by
(Medical) (Rs. 56,100—1,77,500) MCI/NMC.

2. Scientist-B Level -10 35 years Qualifications for the Non-

(Non-Medical) Medical posts:
(Rs.56,100—1,77,500)

First Class Post Graduate degree

from a recognized University in
any of the following subjects.

OR
Second Class Post Graduate
with Ph.D degree from a
recognized University in any of
the following subjects:
Biochemistry, Microbiology,
Virology, Biotechnology,
Molecular Biology,
Biology/Bioscience, Zoology,
Sociology, Social work, Food &
Nutrition, Biostatistics/ Statistics,
Bioinformatics

Note: Candidate having

following subjects need not to
apply.

Chemistry,Anthropology,
Economics with specialization in
Health Economics, Psychology,
Entomology,Genetics/Medical
Genetics,Immunology,
Pharmacology, Pharmacy,
Toxicology, Botany

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3. AGE RELAXATION:

(ii) Upper age limit shall be determined as on last date of submission of online
applications.
(iii) Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate only
will be accepted for determining the age and no subsequent request for change will be
considered or granted.
(iv) No age relaxation would be available to reserved category candidates applying for
unreserved vacancies.
(v) Permissible relaxation of upper age limit as per Government orders for claiming age
relaxation as on last date of receipt of application is as under:

Sr. Category Age relaxation permissible beyond the Upper

No. age limit
1. SC/ST 5 years
2. OBC 3 years
3. PwBD (UR& EWS) 10 years
4. PwBD + SC/ST 10+5= 15 years
5. PwBD + OBC 10+3= 13 years
6. Central Govt. Civilian Employees
1) Central Govt. Civilian Employees fulfilling 5 years
the conditions as prescribed by DOPT, Govt.
of India vide 0MNo. 15012/2/2010-Estt.(D)
dated 27th March 2012 (General/Unreserved)
who have rendered not less than 3 years
regular and continuous service as on closing
date for receipt of application.
2) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) 8 (5+3) years
who have rendered not less than 3 years
regular and continuous service as on closing
date for receipt of application.
3) Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) 10 (5+5) years
who have rendered not less than 3 years
regular and continuous service as on closing
date for receipt of application.

7. Any other category As per Govt. of India's

instructions / Rules.

Note: Age relaxation for Govt. service will not be added for PwBD candidates.

4. CRITERIA FOR AVAILING BENEFIT OF RESERVATION:

A. Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) & Other Backward Classes
(OBC):

i. All candidates, irrespective of category may be considered against UR vacancies,

subject to fulfillment of parameters for UR candidates. However, against the
vacancies earmarked for specific categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), only candidates
belonging to that category will be considered.

ii. For availing reservation, SC/ST/OBC candidates should upload Caste Certificate
from issued by competent authorities along with his/ her application form. The

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 Certificate to be furnished by OBC candidates should be as per the format given at
Annexure-I (for OBC-NCL candidates). Further, the certificates to be produced by
OBC candidates should specifically indicate that they do not belong to the
Persons/Sections (Creamy Layer) mentioned in Column 3 of the Schedule of the
Government of India, Department of Personnel and Training O.M.N0.36012/22/93-
Estt. (SCT) dated 08.09.93 & its subsequent revision through O.M.No.36033/3/2004-
Estt. (Res) dated 09.03.2004, 27.05.2013, 13.09.2017 and further revision, if any,
received till the closing date for submission of ONLINE applications. The candidates
should ensure that they belong to the respective category while applying for the
posts. Such candidates should upload their category certificates while submitting
their ONLINE applications and they will be also be required to produce a valid
category certificate (in original) in the prescribed format at the time of document
verification. The OBC certificate so furnished shall not be older than one year from
the closing date of submission of ONLINE application. Further, for OBC candidates,
in addition to the submission of category certificate, a declaration in the prescribed
format as per Annexure-Il has to be furnished by the candidates during document
verification, that he/she does not belong to the creamy layer. In case of not
complying with these stipulations, the claim of OBC for reserved status (OBC) will
not be entertained.

B. Economically Weaker Section (EWS):

EWS (Economically Weaker Section) vacancies are tentative and subject to further
direction/clarification of GOI and are subject to outcome of any litigation pending in
the court of law. The candidates seeking reservation under EWS should fulfill the
criteria as prescribed by Government of India (Office Memorandum
ENoø36039/1/2019 dated 31st January 2019 by Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pension & F.No.A11013/01/2019 dated 28th February 2019 by
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India) and not covered under
the scheme of reservation for SCs, STS and OBCs and whose family has gross
annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh (Rupees eight lakh only) are to be identified as
EWSs for benefit of reservation. Income shall also include income from all sources
i.e. salary, agriculture, business, profession etc. for the financial year prior to the year
of application.
Also persons whose family owns or possesses any of the following assets
shall be excluded from being identified as EWS, irrespective of the family income:-
i. 5 acres of agricultural land and above;
ii. Residential flat of 1000 sq. ft. and above;
iii. Residential plot of 100 sq. yards and above in notified municipalities;
iv. Residential plot of 200 sq. yards and above in areas other than the
notified Municipalities.

The property held by a "Family" in different locations or different places/cities would

be clubbed while applying the land or property holding test to determine EWS status.
The term "Family" for this purpose will include the person who seeks benefit of
reservation, his/her parents and siblings below the age of 18 years as also his/her
spouse and children below the age of 18 years.
The benefit of reservation under EWS can be availed upon production of an
Income and Asset Certificate issued by a Competent Authority. The Income and
Asset Certificate issued by any one of the following authorities in the prescribed
format as given in Annexure-Ill shall only be accepted as proof of candidate's claim
as 'belonging to EWS:

a) District Magistrate/Additional District Magistrate/ Collector/ Deputy

Commissioner/Additional' Deputy Commissioner/ 1st Class
Stipendary Magistrate/ Sub-Divisional Magistrate/ Taluka Magistrate!
Executive Magistrate/ Extra Assistant Commissioner.
b) Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency Magistrate/
Presidency Magistrate.
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 c) Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tehsildar and
d) Sub-Divisional Officer or the area where the candidate and/or his family
normally resides.

INCOME & ASSET Certificate must be in the format as mentioned in the

Annexure-III. The crucial date for submitting the income and asset certificate shall
be the closing date for receipt of online applications. If the candidates belong SC /
ST / OBC (Central List), they are not eligible to apply under EWSs category. The
Institute shall verify the veracity of the Income and Asset certificate submitted by the
candidate. If a candidate gets appointment on the basis of false claim of EWS, his/
her services shall be terminated without assigning any further reasons and without
prejudice to such further action as may be taken under provisions of the Indian Penal
Code of fake/ false certificate.

A candidate belonging to EWS will not be denied the right to compete for
appointment against an unreserved seat. Candidates belonging to EWS who are
selected on the basis of merit and not on account of reservation, will not be counted
towards the quota meant for reservation.

Where any vacancy earmarked for EWS cannot be filled up due to non availability of
a suitable candidate belonging to EWS, such vacancies shall not be carried forward
to the next recruitment year as backlog.

C. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD):

(i) Five (05) posts as per details given in Section 1(b) above have been reserved
for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities category (having the prescribed
identified category of suitability) under 4% quota prescribed by Government
of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Department of
Personnel & Training vide O.M. No. 36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) Dated 15th
January, 2018.

(ii) In the category of posts which are identified suitable for persons with
benchmark disabilities, a person with benchmark disability shall have right to
compete for appointment by direct recruitment against an unreserved
vacancy. Thus, a person with benchmark disability can be appointed against
vacancy not specifically reserved for persons with benchmark disability,
provided the post is identified suitable for persons with benchmark disability
of the relevant category.

(iii) Persons with benchmark disabilities selected without relaxed standards along
with other candidates, will not be adjusted against the reserved share of
vacancies. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately from amongst
the eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities which will comprise of
candidates with benchmark disabilities who are lower in merit than the last
candidate in merit list but otherwise found suitable for appointment, if
necessary, by relaxed standards.

(iv) As per provisions of the Rights of the Persons with Disabilities Act 2016 and
instructions issued by Government of India, Ministry of Personnel, Public
Grievances & Pensions, Department of Personnel & Training vide O.M. No.
36035/02/2017-Estt (Res) Dated 15th January, 2018, the reservation to
Persons (Indian Nationals) with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) will be
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 provided on horizontal basis, as per their rank in order of merit and the
candidate(s) selected against quota for persons with disabilities will be placed
in the appropriate category i.e. UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS as the case may be, to
which he/she belong. To illustrate, if in a given year there are two vacancies
reserved for the persons with benchmark disabilities and out of two persons
with benchmark disabilities appointed, one belongs to scheduled caste and
the other belongs to unreserved category, then the SC candidate with
benchmark disability shall be adjusted against the SC point in the reservation
roster and the unreserved candidate with benchmark disability against
unreserved point in the relevant reservation roster. In case none of the
vacancy falls on point reserved for the SCs, the candidate under benchmark
disability belonging to SC shall not be adjusted against the unreserved
vacancy.

(v) The persons who suffer from not less than 40% of disability will only be
eligible for the benefit of reservation and other relaxations as permissible
under the rules. The applicant must have a valid Disability Certificate issued
by the competent authority so authorized by the Central or the State
Government. Such certificate, in the event of selection of the candidate to any
post, will be subject to such verification/ re-verification as may be decided by
the competent authority. Certificate issued by the Medical Practitioner,
Hospital or any other Institution not authorized by the Central or the State
Government will not be considered. The disability of finally selected
candidates may be verified by a Medical Board specifically constituted
for this purpose to ascertain his/her eligibility and suitability to the
concerned post.

(vi) Assistance of Scribe: As per instructions/guidelines issued by the

Government of India vide 0M No.34-02/2015-DD.111 dated 29.8.2018
modified vide corrigendum F. No. 34-02/2015-DD.III(pt) dated 8.2.2019, the
facility of Scribe / Reader / Lab Assistant and extra time would be allowed to
a person with benchmark disability (blindness, locomotor disability- both arm
affected & cerebral palsy) as defined under Section 2 (r) of the RPwD Act,
2016 and having limitation in writing including that of speed if so desired
by him/ her. For engaging the scribe, candidates will have to fill in the
necessary details and response in this regard in the online APPLICATION
FORM and intimate the PGIMER through email id:
icmrexampgichd@gmail.com (Sr. Admn. Officer, Academic) at the time
while filling ONLINE application form. In the absence of any such information
in the application form and advance intimation as mentioned above, no
request for engagement of a scribe in the examination shall be entertained.
Engagement of scribe will be subject to the following conditions:

a) The provision of scribe will be allowed on production of a certificate to

the effect that the person concerned has physical limitation to write, and
scribe is essential to write examination on his behalf, from the Chief
Medical Officer/ Civil Surgeon/ Medical Superintendent of a
Government health care institution as per Performa attached at
Annexure-IV.
b) Candidates will have the option to arrange for the scribe on their own or
to request the PGIMER for the same. However, in both the cases, they
will have to intimate through email id: icmrexampgichd@gmail.com at
the time while filling ONLINE application form alongwith all requisite
information/ documents.
c) The qualification of the scribe should be atleast matriculate or one-step
below the qualification prescribed under rules of the concerned post for
which the candidate is going to take examination.

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 d) The scribe so arranged should not himself/herself be the candidate for
the same test for which the candidate is appearing. Also, same scribe
should not be engaged for more than one candidate. The scribe and the
candidate shall give a declaration to this effect. Any violation, if detected
at any stage, will render both candidate and scribe disqualified.
e) Candidates opting for scribe will have to provide additional details for
scribes before closing date of submission of ONLINE application form
as per Annexure-V (A&B) to the Institute at icmrexampgi@gmail.com
so that PGIMER can issue Call Letter for scribe and the same shall be
signed by both candidate and scribe. Scribe should produce original
and valid ID proof at the Examination Center and bring passport size
photograph.
f) Separate Call Letter will be issued to scribes accompanying the
candidates.
g) The candidate shall be responsible for any misconduct on the part of
the scribe brought by him/her during the test.
h) Candidates availing the assistance of a scribe shall be eligible for
compensatory time of not less than 20 minutes for every hour of the
test. In case the duration of the examination is less than an hour, then
duration of compensatory time would be allowed on pro-rata basis
subject to a minimum of 5 minutes and in the multiple of 5.
i) The change of scribe will not be allowed. However, in case of
emergency, the same will be allowed only upon production of valid proof
for emergency necessitating change and the same will only be allowed
upon filling the relevant details including pasting of photograph of the
new scribe as per Annexure-V (A & B).

5. SELECTION PROCEDURE EXAMINATION & SYLLABUS:

A. Scheme of examination:

(i) Selections will be done on merit based on marks obtained in online

Computer-Based Test (CBT) plus marks obtained in mandatory interview.
The scheme of marks for CBT and interview shall be as under:

Computer Based Test Interview Total Marks

80 marks 20 marks 100

Scheme of questions in the CBT shall be as under:

1. Medical: Out of 80, 60 Questions will be related to Medical Field.

2. Non-Medical: Out of 80, 60 Questions will be related to their relevant
subject Groups.

a) Group-I : Biochemistry, Microbiology, Virology, Biotechnology,

Molecular Biology, Biology/Bioscience, Zoology, Food and
Nutrition.
b) Group-2 : Sociology, Social Work,
c) Group-3 : Bio-statistics/Statistics, Bio-informatics.

For both Medical and Non-Medical- Out of 80, 20 Questions will be related to
Biostatistics, Computing skills, General/Scientific Knowledge, Current Affairs
including developments in Biomedical Sciences, Common Sense, Analytical
Skills, Statistics, General Awareness.

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 (ii) The Computer Based Test (CBT) (in English language only) shall be held on
all India basis at examination cities mentioned in the succeeding
paragraphs. It will consist of eighty (80) multiple choice questions (objective
type). Each question shall carry one mark (1). There will be negative
marking to the extent of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer to the objective
type questions in the CBT. Duration of the CBT shall be 80 minutes. The
venue and time of CBT will be as per the details appearing on the Admit
Cards. Candidates will be informed about the availability of the Admit Cards
through a notice which will be displayed on the PGIMER and ICMR's
website.
(iii) The minimum qualifying/ eligibility criteria for CBT will be 50% marks for
General (UR)category/EWS and 45% for OBC and 40% marks for
SC/ST/PwBD categories respectively.

B. Scheme of examination:

On the basis of Computer Based Examination, candidates will be shortlisted category

wise for further recruitment process i.e. scrutiny of their applications and documents to
decide their eligibility as per applicable recruitment rules of the concerned post and
interview by using the below mentioned criteria.

Number of candidates that will be short listed = 5 x No. of posts advertised + ties (plus
reserved candidates securing marks above the lowest cut off of unreserved category)
i.e. for each advertised post, five candidates (plus ties (plus reserved candidates
securing marks above the lowest cut off of unreserved category) will be shortlisted.
The result of the online computer based test for short listing of the candidates will be
uploaded through a notice on the website of ICMR i.e. www.icmr.nic.in possibly within
twenty days of the date of holding the examination.

C. The shortlisted candidates will be required to send the copy of printout of the
ONLINE APPLICATION FORM within prescribed time (as will be mentioned in result
notice for short listing of candidates) along with copies of all the certificates/ documents/
testimonials etc. uploaded by them while applying online. Shortlisted candidates will be
required to furnish the following certificates/documents/testimonials along with their
offline application:-

i) Print out of the online application form

ii) Self attested /attested copy of mark sheet of Matric, 10+2 and other higher
qualification as per requirements under the recruitment rules of the post
concerned.
iii) Self-attested/attested copy of caste/category certificate viz.
SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD.
iii) No Objection Certificate from the present employer in case a candidate is
working in Govt./Semi Govt./Autonomous Body etc.

Note: The shortlisted candidates while forwarding the hard copy of their
applications should ensure that they have attached self-certified/ attested
copy of all documents in support of age, educational qualification,
experience certificate and category certificate, etc. The applications/
documents furnished after the prescribed due date for submission of the
hard copy of application will not be considered and the candidature will be
decided accordingly.

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D. The applications and documents so received from the shortlisted candidates will
be scrutinized w.r.t. the applicable recruitment rules of the concerned post to
decide his/ her eligibility for the post and accordingly only eligible candidates as per
recruitment rules will be considered for next stage of recruitment process i.e. interview.

It is made clear that candidates will be allowed to appear in the Computer Based Test
on the basis of entries filled in by him/ her in ONLINE APPLICATION FORM. Therefore,
merely the fact that a candidate was allowed to appear in the CBT and has been
shortlisted on the basis of the CBT does not confer upon him/ her any right of selection
to the post.

E. A candidate who will be found eligible upon scrutiny of his/ her application &
documents will only be considered for further recruitment process i.e. for
interview. Final selection of the candidates who will found eligible as per
recruitment rules and whose certificates in support of age, educational
qualification, etc. found in order, will be made on merit based on his/ her
aggregate scores in the CBT and interview.

F. Reserved category candidates i.e. SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD candidates, who are
selected on their own merit without relaxed standards along with candidates
belonging to unreserved category, will not be adjusted against the reserved
share of vacancies. Such SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS/ PwBD candidates will be
accommodated against the general/ unreserved vacancies in the post as per their
position in the overall merit list or vacancies earmarked for their category,
whichever is advantageous. The reserved vacancies will be filled up separately
from amongst the eligible SCs/ STS/ OBCs/ EWS/ PwBD candidates who are
lower in merit than the last general candidate on merit list of unreserved category
but otherwise found suitable for appointment by relaxed standards.

Note: Out of the candidates who will be selected against vacancies reserved for SCs
and STs, the backlog vacancies which are being advertised here will be filled up
first and the vacancies of current year will be filled thereafter.

G. Examination Centers/Cities:

I. Applicants should indicate his/her choice of city of examination at the time of filling
online application form. The city chosen is subject to confirmation of payment of the
examination fee. The city of examination shall be allotted on first-come first-serve
basis subject to availability of nodes in respective city.

II. The city of examination once chosen and allotted will not be changed and any
request in this regard will not be entertained. Applicants should therefore
indicate the choice of city with utmost care. Applicants are advised to complete
the process of online application at the earliest without waiting for the last date, to
avoid not getting the city/centre of their choice.

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 LIST OF CITITES WHERE EXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE HELD
Sr. No. NAME OF CITIES/CENTERS
1 Ahmedabad (Gujrat)
2. Ambala (Haryana)
3 Bengaluru
4 Bhopal
5 Bhubaneswar
6 Chandigarh (Tricity)
7 Chennai
8 Delhi (NCR)
9 Guwahati
10. Gorakhpur (UP)
11 Hyderabad
12 Jodhpur
13 Jalandhar (Punjab)
14 Kolkata
15 Mumbai
16 Patna
17 Pune
18. Raipur (Chhattisgarh)
19 Srinagar (Kashmir)
20 Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
21 Varanasi
22 Vijayawada

Note: While all possible efforts shall be made to allocate candidates in the cities chosen by
them, however due to technical, logistic and other unforeseen reasons including non-
availability of sufficient number of Examination Centers or Candidates in that city or
natural calamities etc., some centers may be cancelled. Under such circumstances, re-
allocation to alternate centers shall be done. Such decisions shall be binding on the
candidate.

H. SYLLABUS:

The syllabus for the computer based online examination will be of MBBS level for
Medical scientists and of M.Sc. level for Non-Medical scientists.

I. RESOLUTION OF TIE CASES:

In cases, where more than one candidate scores equal aggregate marks, the tie will
be resolved by the following method:-

I. First by using the date of birth with older candidates placed higher.
II. If not resolved by (i) above, by using number of wrong answers / negative marks in
the objective type computer based examination wherein the candidate(s) with less
wrong answers / negative marks will be placed higher.

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 III. If not resolved by (i) & (ii) above, the aggregate percentage of marks obtained in
Matric standard, the candidate having higher aggregate percentage of marks (%) will
be placed higher in merit.

J. ACTION AGAINST CANDIDATES FOUND GUILTY OF MISCONDUCT:

I. At the time of examination, if a candidate is (or has been) found guilty of:
a) Using unfair means during the examination or
b) Impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
c) Misbehaving in the examination hall or taking away the answer sheet from the
examination hall or
d) Resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/her
candidature for selection or
e) Obtaining support for his/her candidature by any unfair means, and/ or
not complying with instructions issued from time to time, such a candidate may,
in addition to rendering himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable:
i. To be disqualified from the examination for which he/she is a candidate.

ii. To be debarred either permanently or for a specified period, from any examination
or recruitment conducted by the PGIMER & ICMR.

Note: PGIMER, Chandigarh/ICMR reserves the rights to supervise the complete

selection/ recruitment process from online application to selection by way of
using Biometric process and CCTV Cameras/ Videography etc.

6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILLING OR ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

Candidates should fill in the online Application Form taking utmost care and following
instructions and Help Manual step by step. Candidates should fill in the Online
Application Form correctly. Incorrect filled form may result in rejection.

A. General Instructions:

i A candidate willing to apply is required to visit www.pgimer.edu.in or

www.icmr.nic.in to submit his/ her ONLINE Application in the prescribed format
after registering himself/ herself.

ii Apply online well in advance without waiting for last date of submission of online
application form.

iii Candidates applying for a post must ensure that they fulfill the eligibility
conditions on the last date of submission of application. Candidates who
do not fulfill the qualifications/eligibility conditions on cut-off date, their
application shall not be accepted by the online application system.

iv A candidate whether he belongs to unreserved (General) or reserved viz. SC,

ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD, can submit online application form under one particular
category of post advertised. Submission of more than one application form will
automatically lead to rejection of candidature.

v Candidate should fill in the Online Application with utmost care and by following
the instructions step by step. Candidate should fill in the Online Application form
correctly. Incorrect filled application form may leads to rejection.
vi Please read the instructions and procedures carefully before you start filling the
Online Application Form and check all the particulars filled up in application form
after getting the printout to ensure the correctness of information and upload all
documents before finally submitting the application.

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 vii After successful submission of application, candidates can again take final print
out of application.
viii The hard copy of application form (final printout) along with all uploaded
documents must be brought/submitted at the time when called upon to do so by
the ICMR.
ix No offline application form or copy of downloaded application form will be
accepted by the ICMR/ PGIMER.
x The decision of the ICMR in all matters relating to acceptance or rejection of an
application, eligibility/ suitability of the candidates, mode and criteria for selection
etc will be final and binding on the candidates. No inquiry or correspondence will
be entertained in this regard.

xi The PGIMER, Chandigarh/ ICMR does not scrutinize the documents at the time
Of submission of online application and the same are to be checked only at the
time of Scrutiny. If on verification at any stage starting from submitting application
form till appointment and any time even after appointment, it is found that any
candidate does not fulfil any of the eligibility condition or it is found that the
information furnished is false or incorrect, his/ her candidature will be cancelled
and he/ she will also be liable to be criminally prosecuted. This is irrespective of
whether the candidate was benefitted by furnishing the false or incorrect
information in his/ her application.

xii The cost of Application Form includes the fee for the Computer Based Test which
is non-refundable and no correspondence in this regard will be entertained. The
candidate is required to go through the instructions carefully and acquaint
himself/herself with all requirements with regard to filling of the online application
form.

Important Note:
i. Candidates are advised to fill their application form carefully such as
Name, Father's/ Mother's name, Date of Birth and Category, Qualification,
marks obtained, passing year, photo, Signature, details, etc. No request for
change of any particular on the online application form shall be entertained
by the PGIMER/ICMR after submission of application form.

ii. After final submission of application form, no change will be allowed.

Candidate will be responsible for any mistake in the data of application
form and fees paid by him/her.

iii. In case candidate feels that he/she has filled up the form erroneously,
he/she should register himself/ herself afresh and fill up a fresh online
application form alongwith fresh requisite fee before closing date. However
for second and subsequent reqistration(s), different mobile number and
email ID are to be used each time.

iv. A candidate can apply for one post only. If a candidate having eligibility for
more than one post, his/her request to appear for Computer Based Test for
all posts will not be considered and no correspondence in this regard will
be entertained.
B. Online Registration:
(i) After selecting the online registration, fill the mandatory details asked for step by
carefully as the details filled in the REGISTRATION FORM will NOT be
allowed to be changed once registered.

(ii) It will be the responsibility of the candidate to ensure that correct details are filled
in the Registration Form. The Institute will not be responsible for any incorrect
information/cancellation of candidature/loss or lack of communication etc. due to
wrong entries in the REGISTRATION FORM.
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 (iii) Acknowledgement of successful Online Registration will be forwarded to
applicant's Registered e.mail ID/Mobile No.

(iv) Duplicate applications from any applicant will result in cancellation of all such
applications. No intimation regarding such summarily rejections will be provided.

C. Filling the Online Application:

(i) Registered Users Click on 'Applicant login' to access the Application form with
User ID and password received on your email and mobile number.

(ii) Click on the 'Go to Application Form' button and please read the important
instructions carefully. The Application Form is categorized into the several
sections. You need to fill section-wise application form. Once the mandatory
details in a section are filled, you can move to the next section by clicking on
Save and Next. However, you will not be allowed to navigate to next section, if
mandatory information is not filled or the required documents are not uploaded.
To navigate back to the previous section, you can click on the name of the
previous section tab. Once you have completed the last section and then, click
on Submit button, you will be re-directed to make the payment. Once payment is
done, your application is considered complete. Fee will only be accepted through
Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card.

(iii) All applicants are required to ensure that Photo/Signature and other documents
are uploaded according to the instructions provided in these guidelines. Failure to
do so may result in rejection of applications.

D. Admit Cards:

(i) Admit Card for Accepted Registration/ Application Form will only be uploaded on
the Institute's website www.pgimer.edu.in and www.icmr.nic.in. If the status of
Registration Form or Admit Card is not available on website, he/she should
immediately write an email to the Sr. Administrative Officer (Academic),
PGIMER, Chandigarh on icmrexampgi@gmail.com along with full particulars of
the Registration Form.

E. Documents to be uploaded with Application Form (Mandatory):

(i) The candidates must upload scanned copy of their self attested/attested copies
of certificates/documents in support of their educational qualifications (from
Matric onwards), certificates of detailed marks obtained in these course(s), date
of birth, category certificate i.e. SC/ST/OBC/PwBD, experience(s), NOC from the
present employer (if employed), etc. If a candidate fails to upload self-attested
copies of the requisite documents as above, his/her candidature will be cancelled
and he/she will not be allowed to participate in subsequent stages of
selection/admission process.

F. Instructions For Photographs:

(i) Please scan your Photograph (clear passport size coloured with light
background) and save it in the JPEG format. The size of image should not
exceed 50 kb.

(ii) Photograph MUST be snapped on or after 01 st April, 2020.

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 (iii) Photograph must be taken with name of candidate (as in application), and date of
taking photograph, as per the example given below:

Example:
Ravi Kumar
01.09.2020

IMPORTANT:
---- The photograph must be snapped with a placard-indicating name of
candidate and date of taking photograph, In case name and date are
written on the photograph afterwards, the application will be rejected.

---- The name and date on the photograph must be clear and legible.
(iv) Candidate should not wear cap, goggles etc. Spectacles are allowed.
(v) The photograph on the Application form should be unattested.
(vi) Application not complying with these instructions, or with unclear photograph,
will be rejected.
(vii) Keep a few identical photographs in reserve for use at the time of Test/
document verification.
(viii) Any deviation or discrepancy between actual appearance at the time of
examination and facial appearance in the photograph pasted on the
application will make candidate liable for rejection.

G. Other Important Instructions:

(i) All the candidates should ensure to take printout of application for after
completing all details.

(ii) Incomplete applications will not be considered, and no correspondence will be

entertained in this matter. All particulars in the application form must be entered
carefully. All claims made in the application must be supported with documentary
proof.

(iii) Candidates who will be shortlisted on the basis of the computer based test and
should send the print out of their online application form along with self attested
photocopies e-Challan for deposit of the application fee, certificates/documents in
support of educational qualification(s), experience, age/date of birth certificate,
caste/category certificate, Fresh OBC certificate, and NOC from the present
employer (if employed) to the ICMR as per details that will be given in the result
notice for short listing of candidates. At the time of document verification before
the interview, these candidates will also be required to produce all Original
Documents in support of the documents, which were uploaded by them along
with their ONLINE APPLICATION form failing which their candidature for further
recruitment process will be cancelled.

(iv) Candidates who have obtained MBBS degree from a Medical College not
recognized by the Medical Council of India/NMC are not eligible to apply.
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(v) Candidates in employment, in the event of his/ her getting shortlisted, must
forward their application through proper channel. Online Application will be
treated as advance copy of the application.

(vi) No request for a change of category applied for shall be entertained after the
submission of the application.
(vii) The number of the vacancies are provisional and may vary.
(viii) All candidates appearing for the CBT are instructed 'NOT TO BRING' water
bottle, car key (Remote), chain, any mobile phones/pager/pen/wrist
watch/ring/wallets/ladies purse/ornaments (Earrings, rings, nose pins, etc.) or
any other electronic device. The candidates with these articles will not be
permitted to enter in the examination hall. The examination centres are not
responsible for the safe custody of the belongings of the candidates and they
have to make their own arrangement for their safe custody.

(ix) If a candidate is at any stage found to have provided false information/certificate

or is found to have withheld or concealed some information in his/her application
form, he/she will be debarred from admission, his/her residency will be
terminated with immediate effect.
(x) If ineligibility is detected at any stage, candidature/selection of the candidate will
be cancelled/ terminated without any notice.

(xi) Candidate must not obtain or give or attempt to obtain or give irregular
assistance of any kind during the examination/ interview; this will entail
cancellation of candidature for the examination/ selection. The candidature will
be cancelled and appropriate criminal/civil proceedings will be initiated against
the candidates, if at any stage it is found that candidate have secured selection
by using any unfair means.

(xii) The result will only be declared on the ICMR's website: www.icmr.nic.in. No
individual information at any stage shall be sent and hence all candidates
should regularly visit the Institute's website.
(xiii) There is no provision for re-checking/re-evaluation and no query in this
regard will be entertained.

(xiv) In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding the online filling of the

application form and Advertisement the candidate can call at helpline No, 0172-
2755560-61on all working days from 10.00 A.M. to 4.30 P.M (on Saturday from
10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M.)

(xv) Any dispute in regard to any matter referred to herein shall be subject to the
Court jurisdiction at Delhi.

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H. Likely causes of rejection of application:

(i) More than one application form for a particular category.

(ii) Application is incomplete and not online.
(iii) Full fee has not been deposited in the manner prescribed.
(iv) Applicant does not possess the requisite academic qualification on cutoff
date.

(v) Requisite documents in support of age, academic qualification from

matric onwards, MCI registration certificate, category certificate
(SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in support of the respective category has not
been uploaded with the Application Form.
(vi) In case of candidates seeking claim under OBC category, fresh OBC
certificate not older than one year from the closing date of submission
of ONLINE application is not uploaded.

(vii) Candidate is overage/ underage on the cutoff date/ closing date.

(viii) Lack of essential qualification as prescribed in advertisement.

USE OF MOBILE PHONE,s AND OTHER ELECTRONICS DEVICE IN EXAMINATION

OF ICMR NEW DELHI/PGIMER, CHANDIGARH IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Assistant Director General (Admn.)

ICMR Hqrs., New Delhi

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